The Zen of Book Authoring

The Calm in the Chaos of Writing
My writing motto is: Turn Your Knowledge into Words, Your Words into Value, and Your Value into Income.
Most advice on book writing sounds like a checklist: define your niche, know your reader, outline every chapter, write daily, edit endlessly, and then hope for the best. But what if there is another way—a more grounded, satisfying, and lasting way?
In The Zen of Book Authoring, I offer a different path. One that is rooted in intention, not just ambition. One that helps you write what matters to you while also delivering value to others. One that brings together purpose, education, clarity, and the possibility of income—without compromising your voice.
This book is not filled with trendy tricks or overnight formulas. It is a practical, proven guide based on decades of experience—writing, editing, publishing, designing, teaching, and mentoring thousands of authors. I have made mistakes, tested the theories, and built systems that work for those who want to write books that inform and last—and earn from them ethically.
The premise of this book is simple yet powerful: Create what matters, share what lasts, and get paid to do it. This guide helps writers move beyond formulas and trends by focusing on what they truly want to express, while building trust, offering meaningful insights, and creating a steady income.
It is a practical and inspiring companion for those who want to write with clarity, publish with purpose, and build a lasting connection with their audience. If you want to write without selling your soul, teach without preaching, and create a sustainable writing life without burning out, you will find this book useful, perhaps even refreshing.
I wrote this book now because I finally had the time, distance, and clarity to reflect on what truly works—and what I wish someone had told me when I started.
Preorder today to be among the first to write with clarity, share with conviction, and earn with honesty and heart, without burning out or losing your soul along the way.

Dr Mehmet Yildiz is a technologist who worked as a Distinguished Enterprise Architect certified by the Open Group in multi-billion projects. Working in the IT industry over the last 42 years, leading complex enterprise projects for large corporate organizations like IBM, Siemens, and Microsoft, he focuses on cutting-edge technology solutions, such as IoT, Big Data Analytics, Blockchain, Cognitive Computing, AI, Cloud, Fog, and Edge Computing integration.
He is a seasoned writer and the author of multiple books on technology, health, science, and content development, combining decades of experience in science, technology, enterprise architecture, and corporate business leadership. With an academic, research, innovation, and invention background, Dr. Yildiz has made significant contributions to content creation, marketing, strategy, and digital innovation.
As the chief editor and owner of 15 prominent publications on Medium, he has built a thriving community of over 32,000 writers, supporting them in their creative journeys. His expertise extends to Substack, where he continues to cultivate a large, engaged community, guiding writers to discover their unique voices, grow their audiences, and develop sustainable newsletter-based businesses. Owning three newsletters on Substack, he gained over 28,000 subscribers. In his recent book Substack Mastery, Dr. Yildiz distills decades of knowledge into actionable insights, offering writers practical strategies to succeed in today's competitive digital landscape.
You can connect with the author on several platforms linked to his website digitalmehmet.com